Breaking In
by tyler Schwanke
Millie has one goal: to make a movie in tribute to her late father. At the Manhattan Movie Academy, run by Ricky O’Naire, her favorite director, she’s determined to make it happen. But before she can finish her project, the academy is shut down. Six months later, she sees a preview for the new O’Naire movie―and he’s stolen her idea.
Outraged, she reunites her former film crew to steal the movie and hold it for ransom days before its high-profile premiere. Putting their training and film-nerd backgrounds to use, they pull off the heist in extravagant fashion. But when an unexpected femme fatale uncovers their plan, it’s not long before a trio of hardened criminals want in on the take.
With the stakes now higher than she ever imagined―and her life on the line―Millie has no choice but to lead them all through a dazzling series of moves and countermoves that result in an ending not even Hollywood could see coming.
“Part Young adult novel and part heist movie screenplay, breaking in is a wild ride of cons and double crosses… tyler schwanke’s debut is a page-turning whirlwind of comedic genius not to be missed.”
— Robert Kerbeck, Former Corporate Spy & Award-Winning Author of RUSE and Malibu Burning
“In this delightful heist novel…Schwanke takes his cues from classic noir, but the dilemmas faced (and solutions sought) are pure 21st century blues.”
— CrimeReads
“As fun and fast and action-packed as a Saturday night at the movies with more double-crosses than a laced boot. A tribute to the creative process on the page, the stage, and what it takes to make one’s way in the cutthroat world of show business. A stand-out debut novel that is sure to be the first of many from Tyler Schwanke.”
— Matt Goldman, NYT Best Selling Author and Emmy Award Winning Television Writer
“A compelling read that doesn't shy away from slightly darker content...a fast-paced homage to the classic heist film.”
— Kirkus Review
“A fun nod to Hollywood heist films and the power of a dream.”
— Zibby Mag
Upcoming events
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Breaking In Paperback Release
The Bookstore at Fitger’s
Duluth, MNDate TBD
IN THE NEWS
Book Launch - Once Upon a Crime, Minneapolis
Book Launch - Once Upon a Crime, Minneapolis
Book Launch - Once Upon a Crime, Minneapolis
Book Launch - Once Upon a Crime, Minneapolis
Book Launch - Once Upon a Crime, Minneapolis
Staff Pick - Books on Broadway, Williston
Staff Pick - Books on Broadway, Williston
Book Event - Barnes & Noble, Fargo
Book Event - Barnes & Noble, Fargo
Staff Pick - Barnes & Noble, Fargo
Book Event - Barnes & Noble, Fargo
Book Event - Barnes & Noble, Fargo
Book Signing - The Bookstore at Fitger's, Duluth, MN
Book Signing - The Bookstore at Fitger's, Duluth, MN
Book Signing - The Bookstore at Fitger's, Duluth, MN
About TYLER
Tyler Schwanke is a writer and a filmmaker. He holds an MFA from Hamline University, and his short stories have been widely published in online journals and literary magazines including CHAOTIC MERGE, HAVIK, and FICTION SOUTHEAST. He is also a graduate of the New York Film Academy and Minnesota State University Moorhead, where he was awarded a Minnesota Film and TV Grant. Several of his award-winning short films have played at festivals across the country.
Tyler lives in the Minneapolis with his wife and their dog. BREAKING IN is his debut novel.
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